Choosing the right school for your family is a huge decision. One of the biggest considerations that every parent will face is how to educate their children. Finding the right fit for your family is often one of the final determining factors. One option we have here in El Paso is IDEA Public Schools.
IDEA Public Schools is a network of tuition-free, K-12 public charter schools that offers a unique and innovative approach to education. IDEA’s mission is to provide all students with the resources and support needed to achieve academic excellence and to prepare them for success in college and beyond.
I know when I’m choosing a school for my child, I want to make sure its values align with my own. IDEA’s core values guide every student’s, teacher’s, and staff member’s actions and decisions. It’s obvious that these values aren’t just a list on a website. But they’re belief statements that are truly put into action at IDEA Public Schools.
These core values are one of the key factors to IDEA’s success as a school.
1. At IDEA, they act with integrity.
Integrity means doing what’s right even when no one is looking. Teachers and staff at IDEA take personal responsibility to model the honest and ethical behavior they want their students to demonstrate.
2. The schools value academic excellence.
IDEA believes ensuring college success for 100% of our students is the best way to help them succeed in life and in seeing obstacles they face as opportunities for learning and growth. Every member of the IDEA Team & Family works together to ensure each student on every campus and in every classroom receives a high-quality education.
3. IDEA Public Schools deliver results.
It’s one thing for an organization to say what they value. It’s quite another for the numbers to show it. The network sets ambitious goals, holds itself accountable for achieving results, and believes that our students will succeed in and through college. The results show what’s possible when the adults in the system get it right and represent the collective effort and focus of the entire IDEA Team & Family.
4. This network of schools ensures equity.
They set high expectations and share compassion and empathy for every member of the IDEA Team & Family. They differentiate support and resources, proactively address racism and discrimination, and advocate alongside students and staff to empower them with the opportunities to succeed and ensure the respect they deserve.
5. At IDEA, they build team and family.
They foster a sense of belonging and inclusivity by treating every member of the IDEA Team & Family—our students, staff, families, and community—with compassion, respect, and humility. It’s hard to define that sense of community you feel when you’re a part of something, but it’s easy to notice when it’s not there.
6. IDEA Public Schools bring joy.
It’s important to these schools to create a positive, uplifting, and joyful environment for every member of the IDEA Team & Family every single day. They operate with a sense of optimism. In addition, their traditions celebrate learning, growth, and the accomplishments of students, staff, and the community.
7. This network of schools sweats the small stuff.
Details matter! This network of schools embraces that achieving excellence lies in paying attention to and carrying out the details—the ‘small stuff’—that go into effective execution and positive implementation. Every step of the way, the IDEA Team & Family prioritizes actions contributing to their mission of College for All.
The benefits of these core values are numerous and far-reaching. They result in improved academic outcomes, increased motivation, greater equity, and a strong sense of community.
There are five IDEA Public School locations in the El Paso area.
IDEA Edgemere
15101 Edgemere Blvd.
El Paso, Texas 79938
IDEA Horizon Vista
201 Horizon Crossing St.
Horizon City, Texas 79928
IDEA Mesa Hills
405 Wallenberg Dr.
El Paso, Texas 79912
IDEA Mesquite Hills
11881 Dyer St.
El Paso, Texas 79934
IDEA Rio Vista
210 N Rio Vista Rd
Socorro, Texas 79927
If you’re interested in IDEA Public Schools, now is the time to apply. Applications for the 2023-24 school year are now open for the lottery on February 18.
IDEA Public Schools is dedicated to providing students from all walks of life with the tools and resources they need for success in college and beyond. With its focus on high-quality education, college preparation, innovation, community support, and diversity, IDEA is helping to change the educational landscape and create a brighter future for all students.
